There’s no greater pasta gift in life than mac and cheese. There we said it. Hot noodles smothered in cheese? It’s literally one of the most simple, yet brilliant, ingredient combinations ever conceived and because of its affordability and versatility, a much relied-upon staple for grownups and kids alike.
Chefs have gussied it up, while home cooks have dumbed it down, but one thing always remains the same: everyone wants more. While mac and cheese recipes are a dime a dozen, you don’t really see any recipe roundups for leftover mac and cheese now do you? Didn’t think so.
Whatever way you like your mac—be it creamy, cheesy, crunchy or boxed—we’ve got a bevy of ideas at the ready for you to try below.
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When is National Mac and Cheese Day?
July 14th is National Mac and Cheese Day if you haven’t heard! Be sure to bookmark this massive foodie holiday in your calendar this year and break out the mac and cheese recipes to celebrate.
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Best Mac and Cheese Recipes
From baked macaroni and cheese, to stovetop, no-boil and Instant Pot versions, here are some of the easiest ways to make everyone’s favorite comfort food at home. There are also plenty of ingredient add-ins for epic mac, like butternut squash, bacon, buffalo chicken—even Cheetos.
Not sure you can handle that level of gluttony? Don’t worry, we included a bunch of healthified macaroni and cheese recipes, keto-friendly options and yes, skinny mac and cheese alternatives.
And in case you need any more convincing about how much adults love this kid-approved dish, we’ve also thrown in some of our favorite celebrity mac and cheese recipes, ranging from Shaquille O’Neal’s Classic Macaroni and Cheese to Jessica Seinfeld’s Vegan Mac and Cheese.
Grab a fork, spoon, spork or whatever apparatus you can find nearby and get ready to dig in!
Butternut Squash Mac and Cheese
Butternut Squash Mac and Cheese gives the comforting dish a flavor remake, plus a dose of vitamin A, which supports eye health and immune system health. This healthy revamp of a popularly indulgent classic calls for almond milk, but you can substitute 2% milk instead. Either way, you’ll love the perfectly creamy results.
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TikTok’s Mac and Cheese with Zesty, Dilly, Minty Breadcrumbs
TikTok and Instagram star Nasim Lahbichi just brought basic mac and cheese to a whole new, spring-inspired level with his recipe for Elevated Mac and Cheese with Zesty, Dilly, Minty Breadcrumbs. “This breadcrumb topping is exactly what turns your boxed macaroni and cheese from a quick snack to a meal worth serving your next date,” says Lahbichi.
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Wolfgang Puck’s Oscars Cacio e Pepe Mac and Cheese
Peppery, cheesy Cacio e Pepe is one of the trendiest pastas around these days. And celebrity Chef Wolfgang Puck has been serving his version at the Oscars Governors Ball over the last few years. Puck always has a fancy mac and cheese on the menu at the post-awards soiree, and this year’s take ups the ante on traditional Cacio e Pepe with a …….
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